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California whitewater, Cottonwood Creek - North Fork
Shasta
county,
Ono to Gas Point Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II-IV 8 miles
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The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Redding, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The nature scenery of California and the playfulness of the water beats anything. |
Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. And
| of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The Ono to Gas Point Road section of Cottonwood Creek - North Fork is 8 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-IV section of whitewater. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, you can easily run it on an afternoon. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. This river system is full of great paddling | |
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sections, the Ono to Gas Point Road section is just one of them.
Briefly about the general area: Cottonwood Creek - North Fork is a location with many visitors from Igo. If you haven’t been to Whiskeytown National
Recreation Area, you should schedule some time for it since you're here. Cottonwood Creek - North Fork gets a typical amount of rain. During January this area sees the most rain; July is when it's the driest. All through
the summertime highs here at Cottonwood Creek - North Fork get into the 90's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. The winter comes with highs in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Cottonwood Creek - North Fork are in the 20's.
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Cottonwood Creek - North Fork, Ono to Gas Point Road road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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Map
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Stats
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Weather
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These outdoors activities are available near Cottonwood Creek - North Fork. |
| Ski Areas Near Cottonwood Creek - North Fork:
Mount Shasta, California
, 53 miles away, 1390 foot drop, 5 lifts, 32 runs |
Mt. Ashland, Oregon
, 87 miles away, 1195 foot drop, 4 lifts, 23 runs |
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| Hotels Near Cottonwood Creek - North Fork:
Win-River Resort And Casino, Redding
, 14 miles away |
Shasta Lodge, Redding
, 15 miles away |
Travelodge Redding CA, Redding
, 16 miles away |
Americas Best Value Inn, Redding
, 16 miles away |
Rodeway Inn Redding, Redding
, 16 miles away |
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| Trails Near Cottonwood Creek - North Fork:
Lanyan Trail, Tehama
, 17 miles away, 7.4 hiking miles, 783 feet elevation difference |
Dry Creek Trail, Shasta
, 18 miles away, 3.7 hiking miles, 188 feet elevation difference |
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